FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR PRESENTS: BEN BRANDA TRIO! Ben Branda is a Saxophonist, Composer, and Educator based in Chicago, IL. Branda’s original music is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, but draws heavy inspiration from the Blues, Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop. Branda can be heard performing in music venues across the Chicago-land area including The Jazz Showcase, Clara’s, The Whistler, Beat Kitchen, and Phyllis’ Musical Inn. In 2024, Branda received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) where he studied with Jon Irabagon & Chris Madsen, and was named a Presser Scholar in 2024. FREE SHOW! Click “Book Now” to RSVP for guaranteed entry.   Grab dinner before the show at BABYGOLD BARBECUE   ***PARKING*** There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.     ***AGE RESTRICTIONS*** 21+, Minors admitted with guardian